Alternatively, there is a fairly limited supply of people needing laundromats, hence the reason you don't see them everywhere.  

I don't particularly like FB marketplace, either...I just keep using it because it's worked better for me than the alternatives... 

This means meeting the 750-hour rule, the 50% rule, and the material participation rule of 500 hours.

For you seasoned investors, does it make more sense to go to Home Depot and take advantage of their deals for appliances and such, or are there better alternatives for flooring, tiling, and appliances?

Think of it as an alternative to paying down the loan with a lump sum to make it cash flow neutral.

So, successful agreements (those that “stand up” when tested in court) have the spouse without the assets receiving a significant lump sum in event of divorce,For smaller sums of money/assets alternatives to prenuptial agreements may serve the purpose best.  

Alternative strategies: Are there techniques or approaches better suited to markets like this where rents are so low relative to property prices?

Ownership and usage would be in question; thus they would be tied up legally.Concrete material components are mainly sourced in the US.

Were you able to find a way to make that income count, or did you pursue alternative strategies to qualify for financing?

Alternatives include Stessa (free) and Buildium (more robust, pricier).For testing, a phased approach is generally best.